Keeping You Safe

CancerCare Manitoba (CCMB) is committed to providing safe patient care and empowering patients along with their families to be informed active partners in their care. CCMB partners with the public and the community, along with provincial and national organizations to provide the most current evidence based safety resources. Encouraging patients and families to engage in their healthcare, to ask questions and to be partners in decision making helps to reduce patient harm and improve overall patient safety. We believe that patient safety is everyone’s responsibility, including patients themselves.
Patient safety information and educational tools are found within our facility and on our website.

• Click here for helpful information and resources - Your Guide to CancerCare Manitoba

Winter is Here: Slips and Falls on Ice & Snow

Weather can be unpredictable, with thawing and freezing occurring at any time, creating walking hazards. To protect yourself from unexpected slips and falls, follow these guidelines:

• Avoid texting and walking: Stop if you need to use your phone.
• Wear slip-resistant footwear: Safety experts recommend winter footwear with soles made of Nitrile rubber for the best slip resistance.
• Take conscious steps: Focus on your walking, especially in icy and snowy areas.
• Position your load: Ensure you can see your footsteps when carrying anything.
• Be mindful of inclines and uneven surfaces: Friction is reduced due to the angle and decreased surface area.
• Avoid shortcuts through unattended walkways: Saving a little time could result in serious injury.
• Wipe your feet when entering a building: Remove snow to prevent indoor slips for yourself and others.
• Change your footwear daily: Proper winter footwear is crucial to prevent injuries from icy and snowy conditions.

View these posters for more tips: Stair Safety, Vehicle Safety, Building Safety.

Resources

• Manitoba Health - Patient Safety Learning Advisories (PSLAs)
• Canadian Patient Safety Institute
• Accreditation Canada